Circular No. 10/2024/TT-BYT stipulates the list of infectious diseases, subjects, and scope required to use compulsory vaccines and medical products under the Expanded Immunization Program. This document applies to children, pregnant women, and residents in epidemic areas.
Scope of application
Children, pregnant women, residents in epidemic areas
Key points
- Newborns must be vaccinated against hepatitis B within 24 hours after birth (Article 1)
- Children aged two months and older must be vaccinated against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus according to a scheduled timetable (Article 1)
- Pregnant women must be vaccinated against tetanus according to a specific procedure based on their vaccination history (Article 1)
- Residents in epidemic areas are required to use compulsory vaccines and medical products as decided by the Department of Health (Article 2)
- Vaccines listed in the regulations shall be implemented nationwide for children and pregnant women (Article 3)
🌐 Social impact of this document
- To prevent and control infectious diseases, protect public health
- Increase costs for the healthcare system in providing free or financially supported vaccines
- Residents may face difficulties in time to attend scheduled vaccinations
❓ Frequently asked questions
When must newborns be vaccinated against hepatitis B?
Newborns must be vaccinated against hepatitis B within 24 hours after birth.
What types of vaccines should pregnant women receive?
Pregnant women need to be vaccinated against tetanus according to a specific procedure based on their vaccination history.
Which types of vaccines are residents in epidemic areas required to use?
The Department of Health will decide on the types of compulsory vaccines and medical products for residents in epidemic areas based on specific circumstances.
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM |
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Number: 10/2024/TT-BYT |
Hanoi, June 13, 2024 |
CIRCULAR
Issuing the list of infectious diseases, subjects and scope required to use compulsory vaccines and medical products
On the basis of Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases dated November 21, 2007;
Decree No. Government Decree No. 95/2022/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2022 stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
At the proposal of the Director of the Preventive Health Department;
The Minister of Health issues this Circular on the list of communicable diseases, groups of persons and scope of compulsory use of vaccines and medical products.
Article 1. List of infectious diseases, subjects required to use compulsory vaccines and immunization schedule under the Expanded Immunization Program
1. List of infectious diseases, subjects required to use compulsory vaccines and immunization schedule under the Expanded Immunization Program
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No. |
Infectious diseases |
Vaccines, subjects, immunization schedule under the Expanded Immunization Program |
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Vaccine |
Recipient |
Immunization schedule |
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1 |
Hepatitis B virus infection |
Single-dose hepatitis B vaccine |
Newborns |
Neonatal dose: administered within 24 hours after birth |
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Combined vaccine containing hepatitis B component |
Children |
First dose: when the child is two months old Second dose: at least one month(*) after the first dose Third dose: at least one month after the second dose |
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2 |
Tuberculosis |
Tuberculosis vaccine |
Children |
Administered once within one month after birth |
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3 |
Diphtheria |
Combined vaccine containing diphtheria component |
Children |
First dose: when the child is two months old Second dose: at least one month after the first dose Third dose: at least one month after the second dose |
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Children |
Booster dose when the child is eighteen months old |
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Combined vaccine containing reduced dose diphtheria component |
Children |
Booster dose when the child is seven years old |
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4 |
Pertussis |
Combined vaccine containing pertussis component |
Children |
First dose: when the child is two months old Second dose: at least one month after the first dose Third dose: at least one month after the second dose |
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Children |
Booster dose when the child is eighteen months old |
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5 |
Tetanus |
Combined vaccine containing tetanus component |
Children |
First dose: when the child is two months old Second dose: at least one month after the first dose Third dose: at least one month after the second dose |
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Children |
Booster dose when the child is eighteen months old |
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Combined vaccine containing tetanus component |
Children |
Booster dose when the child is seven years old |
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Tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine for pregnant women |
Pregnant women |
1. For individuals who have not been vaccinated with three primary doses(**) of tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine, or whose vaccination history is unclear: - First dose: administered early during pregnancy; - Second dose: at least one month after the first dose: - Third dose: during subsequent pregnancy and at least six months after the second dose; - Fourth dose: during subsequent pregnancy and at least one year after the third dose; - Fifth dose: during subsequent pregnancy and at least one year after the fourth dose. - Third dose: during subsequent pregnancy and at least 1 year after the second dose. - First dose: administered early during pregnancy; - Second dose: at least one month after the first dose; - Third dose: during subsequent pregnancy and at least one year after the second dose. 3. For individuals who have received three primary doses of tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine and one booster dose: - First dose: administered early during pregnancy; - Second dose: during subsequent pregnancy and at least one year after the first dose. 4. For individuals who have received three primary doses of tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine and two booster doses: administer one dose early during pregnancy. In all cases, from the second dose onwards, administer at least two weeks before the expected date of delivery. |
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6 |
Oral polio vaccine |
- First dose: at 2 months of age. |
Children |
First dose: when the child is two months old Second dose: at least one month after the first dose Third dose: at least one month after the second dose |
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- First dose: at 5 months of age. |
Children |
First dose: when the child is five months old Second dose: when the child is nine months old |
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7 |
Single-dose Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine or combined vaccine containing Haemophilus influenzae type b component |
+ For children aged 12 months and above to under 18 months: |
Children |
First dose: when the child is two months old Second dose: at least one month after the first dose Third dose: at least one month after the second dose |
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8 |
Single-dose measles vaccine |
Measles-containing vaccine |
Children |
Administered when the child is nine months old |
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- In case of delayed booster dose, administer as soon as possible when the child is 18 months old or older, at least 1 month after the previous dose containing measles component. |
Children |
Administered when the child is eighteen months old |
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9 |
Japanese encephalitis B |
Japanese encephalitis B vaccine |
Children |
First dose: when the child is one year old Second dose: one to two weeks after the first dose Third dose: one year after the first dose |
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10 |
Rubella |
- Administer at 18 months of age. |
Children |
Administered when the child is eighteen months old |
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11 |
Rotavirus vaccine |
- First dose: at 2 months of age |
Children |
First dose: when the child is two months old Second dose: at least one month after the first dose |
(*)The interval between each dose of immunization is at least 28 days.
(**)Primary doses are those administered before the age of one year.
2. If the immunization schedule is not followed correctly or if the number of doses is insufficient, catch-up vaccinations should be administered as soon as possible thereafter but must comply with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the manufacturer.
3. Mass immunization campaigns or supplementary immunizations shall be carried out according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health in specific cases.
Article 2. List of infectious diseases and subjects required to use compulsory vaccines and medical products for people at risk of contracting infectious diseases in epidemic areas or traveling to such areas.
1. List of infectious diseases and vaccines, medical products that must be used compulsorily:
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No. |
Name of infectious disease |
Vaccines, medical products |
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1 |
Diphtheria |
Combined vaccine containing diphtheria component, diphtheria antitoxin serum |
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2 |
Oral polio vaccine |
Polio vaccine or combined vaccine containing polio component |
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3 |
Pertussis |
Combined vaccine containing pertussis component |
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4 |
Rubella |
Rubella vaccine or combined vaccine containing rubella component |
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5 |
Single-dose measles vaccine |
Measles vaccine or combined vaccine containing measles component |
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6 |
Cholera |
Cholera vaccine |
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7 |
Japanese encephalitis B |
Japanese encephalitis B vaccine |
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8 |
Rabies |
Rabies vaccine, rabies antiserum |
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9 |
Influenza |
Influenza vaccine |
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10 |
COVID-19 |
COVID-19 vaccine |
2. Determination of subjects required to use compulsory vaccines and medical products for people at risk of contracting infectious diseases in epidemic areas or traveling to such areas, as specified in Clause 1 of this Article, shall be decided by the Department of Health and reported to the People's Committee of the province or city, or directed by the Ministry of Health based on the disease situation, vaccine supply conditions, and local resources.
Article 3. Scope of Compulsory Vaccine and Medical Product Use
1. Vaccines listed in Clause 1 of Article 1 of this Circular shall be implemented nationwide for children and pregnant women under the Expanded Immunization Program.
2. The scope of use of vaccines and medical products listed in Clause 1 of Article 2 of this Circular shall be determined by the Department of Health and reported to the People's Committee of the province or city, or directed by the Ministry of Health based on the disease situation, vaccine supply conditions, and local resources.
Article 4. Effective date
1. This Circular takes effect from August 1, 2024.
2. Circular No. 38/2017/TT-BYT dated October 17, 2017 of the Minister of Health issuing the list of infectious diseases, scope, and subjects required to use compulsory vaccines and medical products ceases to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect.
Article 5. Responsibilities for Implementation
The Director of the Preventive Medicine Department, Heads of units under and affiliated with the Ministry of Health; Directors of Provincial Health Departments directly under the Central Government and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.
During the implementation process, if there are difficulties or obstacles, please report them promptly to the Ministry of Health (Preventive Medicine Department) for consideration and resolution./.
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